The sophomore congressman declined to answer a congratulatory phone call from his challenger, Brian Ellis, then demanded an apology from his opponent while speaking to a crowd of supporters at GP Sports inside the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. Amash also blasted former U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, a past Amash supporter, for appearing in a TV ad for Ellis, calling the former congressman's political standing one of "total obscurity and irrelevance."

2 tax questions in Kent County
Voters across Kent County gave strong support to a tax increase for more senior services. Ditto for library services. Combined, the two taxes will cost the owner of a $150,000 home an extra $42.75 per year.

State Rep. Lisa Posthumus Lyons attracted a Republican primary challenge for her votes on Medicaid expansion and common core in schools. Angela Rigas got endorsed by Republican National Committeeman Dave Agema. The one with the "redneck war room" won big.Related:
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